Civic Literacy Honors Study Guide - Key Terms & Concepts

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Ratification

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Formal approval of the Constitution; required 9 states

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What is an example/application of Ratification?

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Became law after NH became 9th state

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Federalism

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Division of powers between national and state governments

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What is an example/application of Federalism?

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States regulate schools; Congress declares war

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Supremacy Clause

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Federal laws are above state laws

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What is an example/application of Supremacy Clause?

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If NC law conflicts with U.S. law, U.S. law prevails

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Necessary & Proper Clause

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Congress can make laws not explicitly listed if needed

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What is an example/application of Necessary & Proper Clause?

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Used in McCulloch v. Maryland

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Concurrent Powers

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Powers shared by state and federal governments

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What is an example/application of Concurrent Powers?

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Taxation, borrowing money